PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SPP-2022-000027)

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• Growth Management which "addresses how the future pattern of human settlement and land use should be shaped to respect that context and support the desired quality of life for Puna's residents_" (Emphasis added) • Transportation which "focuses on sustainable approaches to transportation to support the goals of the two above themes." Relative to the Malama / Ka'Arna theme, four (4) major elements were identified and assigned goals, objectives, and actions. These elements and their relationship to the proposed action follow: 1. Historic, Cultural, and Scenic Resources The subject area has been entirely cleared of all vegetation and portions of it are already being used for parking and driveway access. As such, it would appear that archaeological resources of this site are probably non-existent, as confirmed by SHPD (See Exhibit B). Nonetheless, should there be inadvertent discoveries during the construction of this project, work will stop and contacts with the County Planning Department and SHPD will be made. 2. Native Forests and Geological Features Given the location of the subject area and the geological condition of the site, the goals and objectives of this element would not be applicable to the proposed project. The subject area is not part of any established native forest area, neither does it have any significant or unique geological features. 3. Aquifers, Coastal Waters and Stormwaters The subject area is not proximate to potable wells in this area_ Notwithstanding that factor, any further development of the subject area will utilize, if needed, an upgraded wastewater system that would comply with the State Department of Health's standards to assure adequate protection of any potential groundwater in this area. All storm water generated by the project has and will continue to be retained on site through natural percolation. 6